Warehouse Manager

UBT; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Job description

Location: Hereford

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility according to the needs of the business.

Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays) plus a day off for your birthday, 1 paid volunteering day, Lunch, drinks and snacks provided, Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance of 4 x salary

Warehouse Manager - Premium Bathroom & Kitchen Furniture Business

Do you want to work for a cash-rich company that has grown from £13M to £40M in just four years? One that cuts through red tape to focus on the customer, that treats you as more than just a cog in the wheel?

If so, we are partnering with a highly innovative company in the premium bathroom and kitchen furniture sector to find a dynamic Warehouse Manager to lead their state-of-the-art distribution centre.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead a newly expanded 120,000 sq. ft. warehouse, managing a high-performing team in a fast-growing company that values operational excellence. This is not just another warehouse job - it is a strategic, hands-on leadership role where you will drive real impact.

What's In It for You?

1. Lead operations for a premium, high-growth brand in a thriving industry
2. Manage a large-scale distribution centre with a 28-vehicle fleet and a team of circa 70 staff
3. Autonomy to implement efficiency improvements and drive performance
4. A business that invests in its people and rewards success
5. A culture of radical candor and continuous improvement

What You'll Be Doing

1. Managing all warehouse operations, including Goods In, Order Processing, and Dispatch
2. Ensuring 100% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) standards
3. Overseeing stock control, barcoding accuracy, and warehouse security
4. Leading a team of supervisors, pickers, drivers, and logistics staff
5. Maintaining health & safety compliance and security protocols
6. Implementing lean principles and process improvements to drive efficiency
7. Working closely with the Operations and Transport teams to align business objectives

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We need a hungry, humble, and smart leader who:

1. Has strong experience managing large-scale warehouse and distribution operations
2. Is highly proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Merlin experience preferred)
3. Can take ownership, solve problems quickly, and drive continuous improvement
4. Works well under pressure and can motivate and develop a team
5. Has experience handling inventory, transport, and stock control
6. Thrives in an environment where they are given autonomy to make an impact